New Second Edition Available NowImperial Germany's "Iron Regiment" of the First World WarInfantry Regiment 169 1914 - 1918

The Second Edition of Imperial Germany's "Iron Regiment" of the First World War contains 439 Pages, 24 Maps and 38 Photos and Drawings. The book is available in softcopy and Kindle formats. Ordering information is provided at this website's Contact page.

October 2017 Release of Second Edition of Imperial Germany’s ‘Iron Regiment’ of the First World WarMemories of Service with Infantry Regiment 169, 1914-18

The Badgley Publishing Company, and author John K. Rieth, are pleased to announce the October 2017 publication of the 2nd Edition of Imperial Germany’s ‘Iron Regiment’ of the First World War, War Memories of Service with Infantry Regiment 169, 1914-1918. This second edition adds over 100 pages of new content to the original 2014 version. The tremendous reader response to the first edition resulted in the author uncovering rich source material not previously available. Inclusion of these sources truly completes a premier, English-language telling of a German infantry regiment’s journey through the entirety of World War I. Key sources include excerpts from two books written by Otto Lais, one of a handful of survivors from Infantry Regiment 169’s destruction in the Argonne Forest on November 1, 1918. Presented for the first time in English, Lais’ remarkable accounts of service in the regiment from 1917-1918 renders first-hand descriptions of some of the War’s most bitter combat. Additional authoritative material included in the Second Edition round out this unique glimpse into the creation, complete wartime service and ultimate destruction of an elite German infantry regiment.

First Edition reviews of the ‘Iron Regiment’ include the following:

-- “An excellent writing looking at WW 1 from a German soldier’s perspective. I highly recommend it to everyone interested in learning more about the Great War.” Gerald York, Colonel (Ret), US Army; Grandson of Sergeant Alvin York, famed US Army WW I Medal of Honor Recipient

-- “This book stands head and shoulders above previously published unit histories and should not be ignored for its substantial value in providing the whole picture of many of the war’s landmark battles.” Roads to the Great War

-- “War histories of German regiments during either the First or Second World War are comparatively rare. Inspired by a wartime journal written by the author’s grandfather, a veteran of the regiment, much of the book is drawn from this rare testimony. This is an information-packed and well edited book, illustrated with maps relevant to particular sections. Certainly a worthwhile publication giving a German perspective of the war.” Britain at War Magazine, February 2015.

-- "A complete lifecycle account of a German regiment for the duration of the First World War, and so a rare contribution to those wishing to see the war from the German perspective.” Great War Society

The ‘Iron Regiment’ is available now in soft cover copy and E-book formats now through www,BadgleyPublishingCompany.com.

See more on this book at: www.ironregiment169.com

-- Banner Illustration: In 2014, Osprey Books publishedCOMBAT 5; Somme 1916, British Infantryman vs German Infantryman. This excellent book, written by noted WW I historian Dr. Stephen Bull, prominently features the depiction of a German Infantry Regiment 169 soldier on the front cover. The book goes into great detail on IR 169's stoic defense of Serre on 1 July 1916, and features the excellent graphics and maps that one can expect from Osprey products. Check the book out on the link: https://ospreypublishing.com/british-infantryman-vs-german-infantryman-somme-1916 (Osprey has kindly permitted use of the cover image depicted above in this website.)

-- An excerpt from Imperial Germany's 'Iron Regiment' of the First World War appeared in the August-September 2015 edition of History Magazine. The article, titled "First Blood at Mulhouse" describes Infantry Regiment 169's ill-fated attack in this first major battle of World War I on August 9, 1914. (Visit www.history-magazine.com for more information.)

-- Map Page: This website's Google Map links customized imagery and graphics that depicts all of the key sites listed in the book. The map is a useful tool to understand IR 169's journey through the First World War.

Imperial Germany’s “Iron Regiment” of the First World War; War Memories of Service with Infantry Regiment 169. 1914 -1918.Inspired by the by wartime journal of the author’s grandfather, Albert Rieth, this book offers a rare, English-language history of a German regiment that fought through some of the heaviest combat of the Great War.Much of the book is based on first-hand soldier accounts.The Iron Regiment’s wartime journey spanned from the war’s first bloodshed at the Battle of Mulhouse in August 1914, through the horrors of the Somme and continued to its eventual destruction at the hand of US Marines and Army tanks in the Meuse-Argonne Forest in November 1918.

﻿ Table of Contents﻿Home: Welcome and AnnouncementsMap: Google Map Depicting Prominent Locations in the IR 169's HistoryAbout: The Story Behind the Creation of the BookSecond Edition Highlights: Overview of New 2nd Edition ContentUnder More.....Contact: How to buy "Imperial Germany's 'Iron Regiment' of the First World War"Photos: Rare Images of Soldiers and Events from Infantry Regiment 169Reviews: Reviews and Reader CommentsIR 169 Wartime Service Chronicle: Key events in the History of IR 169Excerpt: Excerpt from the Iron Regiment's introduction to combat at Mulhouse, the first major battle of WW I.Visit to August 1914 Battlefields: Description of author's visit to IR 169's battlefields of August 1914.Otto Lais: A biographic sketch of one of the primary voices of the IR 169 story.Patton's Forward Observers; History of the 7th Field Artillery Battalion, XX Corps, Third Army:Learn about John Rieth's 2004 book that features the story of this premier US Army counterbattery unit in World War II.